Introduction Edward Vernon Rickenbacker (08 October 1890 to 23 July 1973) was an American fighter ace in World War I and a Medal of Honour recipient. With 26 aerial victories, he was the United States’ most successful fighter ace in the war and is considered to have received the most awards for valour by an… Read More
Introduction The Spiegel affair of 1962 (German: Spiegel-Affäre) was a political scandal in West Germany. It stemmed from the publication of an article in Der Spiegel, West Germany’s weekly political magazine, about the nation’s defence forces. Several Spiegel staffers were detained on charges of treason, but were ultimately released without trial. The scandal stemmed from… Read More
Introduction Robert “Bobbie” Evan Brown Jr. (02 September 1903 to 08 November 1971) was a recipient of the Medal of Honour for his actions at the Battle of Crucifix Hill, near Aachen, Germany, on 08 October 1944. He left home and joined the army in 1918, lying about his age. At the start of World… Read More
Introduction Alvin Cullum York (13 December 1887 to 02 September 1964), also known as Sergeant York, was one of the most decorated United States Army soldiers of World War I. He received the Medal of Honour for leading an attack on a German machine gun nest, gathered 35 machine guns, killing at least 25 enemy… Read More
Events 1143 – King Alfonso VII of León and Castile recognises Portugal as a Kingdom. 1607 – Assassins sent by the Pope attempt to kill Venetian statesman and scientist Paolo Sarpi. 1789 – French Revolution: The Women’s March on Versailles effectively terminates royal authority. 1813 – War of 1812: The Army of the Northwest defeats… Read More
Introduction The La Fayette Escadrille (French: Escadrille de La Fayette) was the name of the French Air Force unit escadrille N 124 during the First World War (1914-1918). This escadrille of the Aéronautique Militaire was composed largely of American volunteer pilots flying fighters. It was named in honour of the Marquis de Lafayette, French hero… Read More
Introduction The Blue Army (Polish: Błękitna Armia; French: Armée bleue), or Haller’s Army, was a Polish military contingent created in France during the latter stages of World War I. The name came from the French-issued blue military uniforms worn by the soldiers. The symbolic term used to describe the troops was subsequently adopted by General… Read More
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